Police find persons of interest for murder of lady driver in Laguna
Police have a “persons of interest” in connection with the brutal killing of a lady driver who was sidelined as a “transporter” using her car in Calamba, Laguna. Darlene Cay …
Prosecutor’s office orders release of 113 Makati bar quarantine violators
The prosecutor’s office of Makati ordered the release of 113 bar-goers who were arrested for allegedly violating quarantine protocols at Skye Bar in Salcedo Village in the city. According to …
Makati Mayor Abby Binay shuts down Skye Bar for quarantine violations
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay ordered Skye Bar in Barangay Bel-Air to stop operations for violating quarantine protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. “On the orders of Mayor Abby Binay, we …
Duterte announces areas under ECQ, GCQ, MGCQ until July 15
President Rodrigo Duterte announced Tuesday the areas that would be under ECQ, GCQ, MGCQ, until July 15. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases earlier informed …
Finance chief: Place Metro Manila, CALABARZON under MGCQ soon
Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III urged President Rodrigo Duterte to shift Metro Manila and the CALABARZON region to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) “as quickly as possible” …
2 churches in Quiapo, Malate, locked down after priests tested positive for COVID-19
Two churches in Quiapo and Malate, Manila, were placed under lockdown after several priests tested positive for COVID-19. According to Fr. Douglas Badong of the Minor Basilica of the Black …
WHO worried in LGU’s poor compliance with DOH protocols
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said the local government units’ “poor compliance” with protocols set by the Department of Health (DOH) is a “worrying situation.” Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe, …
Hontiveros to PAGCOR: Don’t let POGOs exit without paying taxes
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Tuesday that Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) should still make POGOs settle their unpaid taxes even if they would exit the country. PAGCOR earlier reported …
361 COVID-19 patients in PH participating in WHO solidarity trial
At least 361 COVID-19 patients in the Philippines are participating in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) solidarity trial to find treatment for the new coronavirus disease. President Rodrigo Duterte, in …
Forest House in Baguio closing after 19 years
After 19 years, Forest House, a bistro cafe and bed and breakfast in Baguio, announced it would be closing operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Forest House thanked its customers in …
PNP admits killing of 4 AFP soldiers a misencounter
The Philippine National Police (PNP) admitted Tuesday that the encounter in Jolo, Sulu, that killed four Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldiers is a misencounter, spokesman Police Brigadier General …
AFP said slain soldiers did not provoke Sulu cops
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) want a full-blown investigation on Monday’s alleged misencounter between police officers and soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, that left four members of the military …
Female driver found dead inside her car in Laguna
A female driver was found dead and covered with stab wounds inside her car in Calamba, Laguna, according to Darlene Cay in a Unang Balita report Tuesday. The victim was …
Año orders cops in Jolo ‘misencounter’ disarmed
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año ordered Monday to disarm the cops involved in Jolo ‘misencounter’ which killed four soldiers of the Armed Forces of the …
129 children killed in Philippines’ four-year war on drugs- report
Activist groups said Monday at least 129 children were killed in the Philippines’ four-year war on drugs, but the figures could only be a fraction of the actual numbers. Police …
Cargo ship agency: ‘No survivors found’ from PH fishing boat
The agency managing MV Vienna Wood N said its crew tried to search for survivors after it collided with F/V Liberty Cinco, a Philippine fishing boat off Cape Calavites, Occidental …
LTO suspends issuance of student driver’s permit
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced yesterday that issuance of student driver’s permit would be suspended starting July 1. According to LTO chief Edgar Galvante, those applying for student driver’s …
Sulu cops kill 4 members of AFP
Sulu cops shot dead four members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday afternoon, June 29, after an alleged confrontation and a chase in Jolo’s capital – …
Survey: 77% of Filipinos willing to travel locally once restrictions are lifted
The Department of Tourism conducted a survey that showed 77% of Filipinos would be willing to travel locally once the quarantine restrictions were lifted post-pandemic. DOT released the survey results …
Palace to POGOs not paying taxes: ‘Goodbye’
Malacañang said Monday Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that would not settle their unpaid taxes could say “goodbye” and leave the country. “We need them because we need the revenues, …
Malacañang refutes WHO report that PH has fastest rise in virus cases in Western Pacific
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque criticized the World Health Organization (WHO) on its report that the Philippines has the fastest-growing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmissions in the Western Pacific region. Roque made …
Drilon: Looming POGO exodus a good news
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday welcomed Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) report that there is a looming POGO exodus amid tax “issues” with the government. “That’s good …
NTC orders ABS-CBN to shut down channel 43, TV Plus before day ends
National Telecommunications Commission(NTC) ordered ABS-CBN to ceased its TV Plus services together with its other operations before Monday ends. These should have stopped when the network’s franchise license expired almost …
Gov’t targets 10 million COVID-19 tests in next 8 to 10 months
A National Task Force official against COVID-19 said Monday that the government targets to conduct 10 million tests in the next eight to 10 months. “[Now] that we have the …
Iloilo city mayor asks Duque to resign ‘for the sake of the country’
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, on Monday openly asked the Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to resign “for the sake of the country.” During the weekly flag-raising ceremony …
Marines seize smuggled cigarettes in Maguindanao
Philippine Marines operatives stationed in a highway checkpoint in Buldon, Maguindanao arrested two men and seized P120,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes. According to Lt. Mizomra Untal, Buldon municipal police chief, …